V (m/s) 12.0 8.00 4.00 t(s) 2.00 4.00 6.00 8.00 10.0 12.0 Figure shows the velocity graph of a 65.0 kg passenger in an elevator. What is the passenger's apparent weight at t = 7.0 s? Up is positive direction. 52 N 585 N 117 N 689 N 715 N

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### Apparent Weight Calculation in an Elevator

#### Problem Statement:
A 65.0 kg passenger is in an elevator. Using the velocity graph provided below, determine the passenger's apparent weight at \( t = 7.0 \) seconds. Assume the positive direction is upwards.

#### Velocity Graph (V vs. t)

The graph depicts the velocity \( V \) (in m/s) of the elevator as a function of time \( t \) (in seconds). The axes are labeled as follows:
- \( V \) Axis (vertical): ranges from \( 0 \) to \( 12.0 \) m/s.
- \( t \) Axis (horizontal): ranges from \( 0 \) to \( 12.0 \) seconds.

The green line on the graph represents the velocity profile of the elevator:
1. From \( t = 0 \) to \( t = 8.0 \) seconds, the velocity increases linearly from \( 4.0 \) m/s to \( 12.0 \) m/s.
2. At \( t = 10 \) seconds, velocity drops sharply back to \( 0 \) m/s.

#### Multiple-Choice Answers for Apparent Weight at \( t = 7.0 \):
- \( 52 \) N
- \( 585 \) N
- \( 117 \) N
- \( 689 \) N
- \( 715 \) N

#### Calculation Approach:

1. **Determine Acceleration:** 
   - Between \( t = 0 \) and \( t = 8.0 \) seconds, the velocity increases from \( 4.0 \) m/s to \( 12.0 \) m/s.
   - Slope (acceleration, \( a \)) of the velocity-time graph is calculated as:
     \[
     a = \frac{\Delta V}{\Delta t} = \frac{12.0 \, \text{m/s} - 4.0 \, \text{m/s}}{8.0 \, \text{s} - 0 \, \text{s}} = 1.0 \, \text{m/s}^2
     \]

2. **Calculate Apparent Weight at \( t = 7.0 \) seconds:**
   - Normal weight (\( W \)) of the passenger is given by:
Transcribed Image Text:### Apparent Weight Calculation in an Elevator #### Problem Statement: A 65.0 kg passenger is in an elevator. Using the velocity graph provided below, determine the passenger's apparent weight at \( t = 7.0 \) seconds. Assume the positive direction is upwards. #### Velocity Graph (V vs. t) The graph depicts the velocity \( V \) (in m/s) of the elevator as a function of time \( t \) (in seconds). The axes are labeled as follows: - \( V \) Axis (vertical): ranges from \( 0 \) to \( 12.0 \) m/s. - \( t \) Axis (horizontal): ranges from \( 0 \) to \( 12.0 \) seconds. The green line on the graph represents the velocity profile of the elevator: 1. From \( t = 0 \) to \( t = 8.0 \) seconds, the velocity increases linearly from \( 4.0 \) m/s to \( 12.0 \) m/s. 2. At \( t = 10 \) seconds, velocity drops sharply back to \( 0 \) m/s. #### Multiple-Choice Answers for Apparent Weight at \( t = 7.0 \): - \( 52 \) N - \( 585 \) N - \( 117 \) N - \( 689 \) N - \( 715 \) N #### Calculation Approach: 1. **Determine Acceleration:** - Between \( t = 0 \) and \( t = 8.0 \) seconds, the velocity increases from \( 4.0 \) m/s to \( 12.0 \) m/s. - Slope (acceleration, \( a \)) of the velocity-time graph is calculated as: \[ a = \frac{\Delta V}{\Delta t} = \frac{12.0 \, \text{m/s} - 4.0 \, \text{m/s}}{8.0 \, \text{s} - 0 \, \text{s}} = 1.0 \, \text{m/s}^2 \] 2. **Calculate Apparent Weight at \( t = 7.0 \) seconds:** - Normal weight (\( W \)) of the passenger is given by:
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